Alpine announced Tuesday that Oliver Oakes resigned from his position as team principal, which was accepted by the team with immediate effect. Flavio Briatore, the team’s executive advisor, will assume Oakes’ responsibilities while continuing his advisory duties.

With Oliver Oakes leaving Alpine, the controversial figure of Flavio Briatore has been elevated to the role of team principal. The post Alpine’s F1 Future: Oliver Oakes Resigns & Briatore’s Impact On The Team appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Oakes' exit comes only nine months after his appointment as successor to Frenchman Bruno Famin. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.